HORSE serum samples collected during the equine influenza outbreakmay be subjected to extensive testing to find out if any animalsare carrying the deadly Hendra virus following the death of a vetin Brisbane. (Sydney Morning Herald — 22 August, 2008)+ related stories

A veterinarian who euthanased a racehorse infected with thepotentially deadly Hendra virus has a nervous wait to be cleared ofthe virus after a needlestick injury. (The Age — 21 August, 2008)+ related stories

Horse owners in Queensland are being encouraged to contactBiosecurity Queensland if the animals show signs of illness. – Brisbane Times (The Brisbane Times — 13 hours ago)+ related stories

Colleagues of Brisbane vet Ben Cunneen will remember a cheerful andeasygoing worker who was passionate about horses. – Brisbane Times (The Brisbane Times — 22 August, 2008)+ related stories

The Queensland opposition has called for a public inquiry intofunding for the state’s Department of Primary Industries (DPI)after the death of a third person from the deadly Hendra virus. – Brisbane Times (The Brisbane Times — 22 August, 2008)+ related stories